VII.C. BSC Harassment Policy

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  1. The BSC fosters an environment for open discussions and debates regarding life-styles and life choices. Threatening behavior and verbal assaults constitute harassment. Harassment in the BSC of any type will not be tolerated. This includes harassment on the job or in a living environment. Prompt action will be taken on behalf on any member or employee who notifies the Coordinator for Outreach Diversity & Anti-Discrimination or any Central Level Manager that such behavior/incident/situation has occurred. Appropriate action will be taken if any member or employee harasses a member or employee of the BSC.
  2. Harassment may be manifested by, but not limited to, actions that are targeted at individuals or groups that is disruptive of the work or living environment such as:
    1. Repeated stereotyped comments or depictions;
    2. Hostility or offensive conduct towards a person or group or group on the basis of race, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or other status protected by state or federal law.1
    3. Explicit derogatory comments or remarks;
    4. Verbal harassment or abuse;
    5. Physically threatening behavior
    6. Coercion by threat of punishment
    7. Assault
    8. Retaliation towards complainant or refusal to cease any form of harassment
  3. The BSC does not condone and will not tolerate any type of harassment. Any employee or member who harasses another employee or member will be subject to disciplinary measures up to and including termination of employment or membership. Corrective action or options may include advising, counseling, and training.
  4. Employees or members who feel they have been or are being harassed or have witnessed harassment should inform their supervisor, a house official, the Central Level Coordinator for Outreach Diversity and Anti-Discrimination(CODA) or any Central Level Manager at 848-1936. ALL CALLS WILL BE HANDLED DISCREETLY.

  5. 1. Protected classes are the above five as well as religion, age, marital status, political affiliation, religious affiliation